Features, explainers and long-form stories from across Australia.
If you are making by your kitchen island and wondering what stool will fit — you are not alone; most people in Ireland end up with stools that are too high or too low because they guess the size. This guide walks you through the exact measurements, the best places to buy, and the key … Read more
Few child actors navigate the transition to adult stardom as thoughtfully as Christina Ricci. From her iconic turn as Wednesday Addams to her recent resurgence in Netflix’s Wednesday, she has balanced commercial hits with indie credibility. Along the way, she has been open about personal struggles — including an eating disorder and a difficult divorce … Read more
Searching for “Mark Butler” online can feel like opening a door to three different rooms at once. One belongs to a senior Australian government minister, another to a Dublin rugby coach, and a third to a business executive — all sharing the same name but living completely separate lives. Australian politician with same name: Mark … Read more
If you’ve watched WWE over the past few years, you know Alexa Bliss as the five-foot-one dynamo who dominated both Raw and SmackDown, but behind the glitter she’s been navigating a much quieter fight that started with a spot on her face. In March 2023 she revealed a skin cancer diagnosis, and that news, along … Read more
You probably remember Kristen Johnston as Sally Solomon, the brash and brilliant alien on 3rd Rock from the Sun. But what happened after that show ended is a story of resilience — a rare autoimmune diagnosis, a grueling treatment, and a quiet comeback that brought her back to the small screen in 2025. Today she’s … Read more
There’s something about Chelsea Peretti that makes you want to root for her. From Brooklyn Nine-Nine to her directorial debut, she turned a quirky TV role into a career built on her own terms. Born: February 20, 1978 · Known for: Gina Linetti on Brooklyn Nine-Nine · Spouse: Jordan Peele (m. 2016) · Children: 1 … Read more
You’ve probably heard the name Sam Rae pop up in Australian political news, especially around aged care. But who is he, really? This article traces his path from Canberra-born party strategist to the Minister responsible for one of the country’s most sensitive portfolios, backed by verified sources. Full name: Samuel Thomas Rae · Born: 29 … Read more
Few AFL careers blend on-field brilliance with personal turmoil quite like Garry Lyon’s. A five-time All-Australian and now a 2025 Hall of Fame inductee, Lyon is also known for the very public fallout with former friend and colleague Billy Brownless. This article traces both sides of his story — the decorated playing days and the … Read more
Minka Kelly’s Hollywood smile is more often linked to her dating history than to her acting, but her 2023 memoir reveals a traumatic childhood that shaped her relationships. This biography traces her rise from instability to stardom and examines how her early life influenced the relationships that followed. Born: June 24, 1980 · Height: 1.70 … Read more
Anyone who’s taken a mouthful of seawater knows it’s salty. But have you ever wondered why the ocean is salty while rivers aren’t, or whether sea salt is actually better for you than table salt? Average ocean salinity: 3.5% salt by weight · Major source of sea salt: Runoff from land rocks and seafloor openings … Read more